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Now Hear This “Vivaldi: Something Completely Different”
Scott heads to Northern Italy to chase the story behind Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."
Now Hear This “Vivaldi: Something Completely Different”
Discover the story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this tiny border town.
Porvenir, Texas
Washington Week full episode for Sept. 20, 2019
Washington Week full episode for Sept. 20, 2019
Washington Week full episode for Sept. 20, 2019
2020 candidate & entrepreneur Andrew Yang joins Firing Line to detail his signature plan.
Andrew Yang
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations
David Rubenstein interviews Phil Knight.
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations
Phil Knight
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
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“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)
“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Against the backdrop of radio’s “Golden Age,” Empire of the Air tells the history of radio
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound.
Woodstock
The rocky planets have similar origins, but only 1 supports life. Was it always this way?
The Planets: Inner Worlds
Beyond icy worlds of Uranus and Neptune, Pluto dazzles with its mysterious ocean.
The Planets: Ice Worlds
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Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement
Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement
Meet women who are leaders, trailblazers, artists, educators, advocates and entrepreneurs.
Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement
Women's Work: Stories Behind the Movement
The Island Next Door: Puerto Rico and Connecticut After Hurricane Maria
The Island Next Door: Puerto Rico & CT After Hurricane Maria
Explore Hurricane Maria's impact on Puerto Rico and Connecticut.
The Island Next Door: Puerto Rico and Connecticut After Hurricane Maria
The Island Next Door: Puerto Rico & CT After Hurricane Maria
At Wonder's Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain
At Wonder's Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain
Follow the unique teaching approach at the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy.
At Wonder's Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain
At Wonder's Peak: Discovering Science on Talcott Mountain
College Bound: A Look into Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
College Bound: A Look into CT State Colleges & Universities
Watch as students, counselors, professors, and alumni discuss their real-life experiences.
College Bound: A Look into Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
College Bound: A Look into CT State Colleges & Universities
Ferryboats of the Connecticut River
Ferryboats of the Connecticut River
Explore the enduring cultural relevance of the ferryboats of the Connecticut River.
Ferryboats of the Connecticut River
Ferryboats of the Connecticut River
Ireland's Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora
Ireland's Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora
A potato failure led to mass starvation, death, and emigration in 19th-century Ireland.
Ireland's Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora
Ireland's Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora
Carla's Pasta: An American Success Story
Carla's Pasta: An American Success Story
As a young girl in Torino, Italy, Carla Squatrito fell in love with the art of pasta.
Carla's Pasta: An American Success Story
Carla's Pasta: An American Success Story
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So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
The cast and creators delve into the making of the final season, and what we can expect.
Making Season 5
Shields and Brooks on the whistleblower complaint
Shields and Brooks on the whistleblower complaint, Saudi oil attack
Shields and Brooks on the whistleblower complaint
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 20, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Poldark, the final season, starring Aidan Turner, comes to MASTERPIECE on PBS this fall.
Final Season Official Teaser
Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
Join a lineup of celebrated artists for a concert celebrating the film by Ken Burns.
Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
September 16, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 16, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode